Columbia, MO

Stephens College

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Stephens College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Columbia, MO.
It is a women's college.
It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Stephens College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

77% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,058 applied, 817 accepted, and 119 enrolled in Stephens.
2 men and 117 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $28,300 for undergraduate programs and $10,700 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.81% compared to last year at Stephens College.

Financial Aid

356 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $18,794.
For freshmen, 72 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $19,424.

Student Population

A total of 568 students enrolled Stephens in 2025.
By gender, 43 men and 525 women students are enrolled.
There are 392 undergraduate and 176 graduate students.

34 Major Programs

  • 2 programs through online
  • 4 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Stephens is 43% and the transfer-out rate is 39%.
The retention rate is 78% for full-time and 78% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
43%
Transfer-out Rate
39%
Retention Rate
78%
Students to Faculty Ratio
8 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 101 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Stephens and the average faculty salary is $69,155. The studetns to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.
There are 222 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $63,977.
Number of Faculties
101
Average Faculty Salary
$69,155
Number of Staffs
222
Average Staff Salary
$63,977

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Libraries